Burpee Seed announces black and white sunflowerThe amazing Coconut Ice hybrid Sunflower produces striking blooms with white petals with a black center, making this sunflower a showstopper reminiscent of black and white photos. Plants grow to heights of four to five feet and produce...
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Growing Belleezza D Autuno Sunflowers
Written descriptions really can't do justice to this amazing sunflower a the range of color and variation must be seen to be appreciated.
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Make a Sunflower HouseCreate a magical sunflower house that provides hours of imaginary play for children and encourages an interest in gardening.
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Growing perennials for hummingbirdsMaine gardens come alive with hummingbirds all summer long when you plant a perennial bed designed with hummingbirds in mind. These flowers return each year with minimal care from you, blooming just in time to provide quick energy for hungry...
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Growing annual flowers for hummingbirdsWhen it comes to growing flowers for hummingbirds in Maine, most gardeners turn to brightly colored annuals. There are, of course, perennials that thrive in Maine that attract hummingbirds, but for a quick hummingbird garden annuals do the trick. ...
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Choosing hummingbird feeders for Maine gardensChoosing a hummingbird feeder may seem like a no brainer, but many Maine gardeners have noticed that some feeders simply don’t work as well as others. This writer has observed that her hummingbirds do not return to feeders...
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Attracting hummingbirds to your gardenMaine gardeners know that inviting the ruby throated hummingbird to their garden adds both movement and color. Growing flowers known to attract hummingbirds and hanging several hummingbird feeders practically guarantees hummingbirds in your garden all summer long.To attract...
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DIY Hummingbird Feeders from Recycled Bottles
Making hummingbird feeders from recycled bottles is quick, easy, and inexpensive. Not only will you save money, with a little effort you will soon turn your yard into a virtual hummingbird oasis that will be the envy of your neighbors.
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Making fairy gardens and fairy housesThe tradition of building fairy houses from bits of wood and stone has long been the pastime of children and adults along the Maine coast. These delightful dwellings are thought to attract tiny winged fairies, providing them with a...
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Quick garden collections for new gardeners
If you are new to gardening you may find choosing the right vegetable plants for your area a bit of a challenge. Choosing garden collections is one way to get off to a good start without spending hours trying to...
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Cherry tomato varieties offer an assortment in color, size and shapeMiniature cherry tomatoes add charm to the home garden and offer up an abundance of tiny fruit just right for snacking. The most popular, of course, tends to be red cherry tomatoes, but there are many varieties to choose... |
Growing New Potatoes and PeasGenerally, cool season crops, like peas and potatoes can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring. These plants are cold hardy and are not damaged by frost – although a hard frost may kill foliage on potatoes.
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